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AB08 JCU

2008 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,977 mi
Last recorded233,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC70100,062 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 233,977 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 233,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 209,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 186,451 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 186,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 138,366 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 105,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 86,311 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 May 2012 68,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,478 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AB08 JCU is a 2008 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 100,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 JCU is a 2008 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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